#Waronterror

[azspot]

This, in turn, has meant that our 21st-century war on terror, the most prolonged set of U.S. conflicts since the Vietnam era, has been handled by volunteers who experience both longer and more frequent deployments and return home to ever fewer people who have the slightest idea what they’ve been through. As a result, many Americans are now unfamiliar with what killing people professionally does to you. Most have no idea what it’s like to see a family member return from a military deployment in the Middle East or sub-Saharan Africa completely changed—with a 1,000-yard stare that makes eye contact hard, a tendency to startle at loud noises, and possibly a formidable temper. For many privileged Americans fortunate not to live that life or dwell in crime-ridden neighborhoods, violence is something left to Hollywood movies until, at least, someone opens up with an automatic weapon in your local supermarket or dance hall.

How the War on Terror Helped Cause Us to Turn on Each Other

#waronterror

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Chelsea Manning: ‘I’m Still Bound to Secrecy’ | The New York Times

Chelsea Manning: ‘I’m Still Bound to Secrecy’ | The New York Times

Chelsea Manning: ‘I’m Still Bound to Secrecy’ Original article for the NYT by Chelsea Manning Ms. Manning is an American activist and the author of the forthcoming memoir “README.txt,” from which this essay has been adapted. Video:Credit: Yoshi Sodeoka In this very elucidating essay, which is a piece from her upcoming book, Chelsea Manning speaks about her motivations on disclosing classified…

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#Afghanistan #Assange #BradleyManning #ChelseaManning #EN #Iraq #Manning #propaganda #Snowden #WarOnTerror #whistleblower #wikiLeaks

[primelatestnews]

#Pakistan #TerroristAttack #Terrorism #APSAttack #Peshawar #KarachiAttack #MarriottHotelAttack #Islamabad #BajaurAttack #Security #NationalSecurity #PoliticalImpact #WarOnTerror #PakistanNews #Taliban #TerrorismInPakistan #AntiTerrorism #PakistanStability #SafetyAndSecurity #PeaceAndSecurity

[defensenow]

B1-B Bombers ‘Roar Again’ After January 4 Crash; Pummel Terror Targets Inside Iraq & Syria. US long-range bomber, B-1B, officially called the Lancer but known as “Bone” by its crew, had a rough start to the year when one of the bombers crashed during a training sortie in South Dakota on January 4.

#youtube #B1Bombers #RiseAbove #Iraq #Syria #Military #AirForce #Airstrikes #Warfare #StrategicBombers #BomberJets #USAF #MilitaryOperations #TargetingISIS #CoalitionForces #MilitaryMight #WarOnTerror #CombatOperations #DefendingBorders #GlobalSecurity #Counterterrorism #USMilitary

[clubw71]

Emran Feroz: Afghanistan und der "War on Terror"

Vortrag des österreichisch-afghanischen Journalisten und Kriegsreporters. Erstaunlich gut besucht von einem äußerst interessierten Publikum, wenn man bedenkt, dass diese Region inzwischen durch andere Krisengebiete aus dem Fokus der Öffentlichkeit verdrängt wurde.

Spannender Abend...

...findet

Schorle

#emranferoz #afghanistan #drohnenkrieg #waronterror #clubw71

[streetcurrencies1]

How 9/11 Was Used To Sell A War

The 9/11 attacks, a tragic and devastating event, not only shook the United States but also played a pivotal role in shaping the country's foreign policy, including the decision to wage war. Let's explore how this tragic event was leveraged to sell a war.👈

1. Immediate Response: In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, there was a profound sense of shock and anger across the nation. The desire for justice and retribution was palpable, and the U.S. government swiftly launched a global campaign to root out the perpetrators responsible for the attacks.

2. Linking 9/11 to Terrorism: The U.S. government, led by President George W. Bush, made a deliberate effort to connect the 9/11 attacks to terrorism, specifically the extremist group Al-Qaeda, led by Osama bin Laden. This linkage created a powerful narrative that framed the attacks as an act of war rather than a criminal act.

3. The War on Terror: The phrase "War on Terror" became a central theme in the government's response. The administration asserted that the United States was at war with terrorists and the states that harbored them. This framing created a sense of urgency and a mandate for military action.

4. The Invasion of Afghanistan: In October 2001, the U.S. initiated Operation Enduring Freedom, invading Afghanistan with the primary goal of toppling the Taliban regime, which had provided a safe haven for Al-Qaeda. The connection between the 9/11 attacks and the need to eliminate terrorism was a powerful selling point for this military action.

5. The Iraq Invasion: The 9/11 attacks were also used to justify the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The U.S. government asserted that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and had links to terrorism. While these claims were later disputed and proved to be inaccurate, they were instrumental in building public support for the war.

6. Political Rhetoric and Public Opinion: Key political figures frequently invoked the memory of 9/11 to garner public support for military actions. The fear of another terrorist attack and the desire to prevent future threats were powerful emotional drivers that influenced public opinion.

7. The Patriot Act and Enhanced Security Measures: The government also used the post-9/11 environment to push for legislative changes, including the passage of the Patriot Act. This legislation expanded law enforcement and surveillance powers, further emphasizing the need for a comprehensive response to the threat of terrorism.

8. Long-Term Consequences: The use of 9/11 to sell a war had profound and long-lasting consequences. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, initiated in response to the attacks, lasted for years and had complex geopolitical ramifications. The rhetoric surrounding these conflicts also sparked debates about civil liberties, international relations, and the role of the United States in the world.

In conclusion, the 9/11 attacks were a turning point in U.S. history, not only in terms of national security but also in the way they were used to justify military action. The emotional impact of the attacks, coupled with the fear of future terrorism, played a significant role in selling the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to the American public and the world. The consequences of these decisions continue to be debated and scrutinized to this day.

#911Impact #WarOnTerror #IraqWar #GeopoliticalAgenda #WarJustification #Post911World #ForeignPolicy #TerrorismResponse #GlobalConflict #911Anniversary

[fabioemme78]

#MOVIES #LeonardoDiCaprio #RussellCrowe #MarkStrong #GolshiftehFarahani #ThrillerMovies #Action #Drama #SpyMovies #MiddleEast #WarOnTerror

[cmanateesto]

The War in Iraq, is it truly over? Not for the American taxpayer.

#iraq #IraqWar #GeorgeWBush #WarOnTerror #taxes #debt #MilitaryIndustrialComplex #AntiWar #unitedstates #americanmade #AmericanHistory #imperialism #NATO #europe #Youtube

[cometforever]

Tonight it goes down #LiveFromTheMatrix on @screwballradio we have the one and only @terror_van_poo promoting his New Lp #WarOnTerror tune in @ 9pm 8c 6pt 2am UK Time Hosted by @blaqpoet_qb https://www.instagram.com/p/CfO7wDXrC4w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#livefromthematrix #waronterror

[roomsbyadverbzine]

#NoLessWorthy

του Remi Kanazi, από το βιβλίο Before the Next Bomb Drops

δεν μισούν τον τρόπο ζωής μας

σιχαίνονται τον τρόπο θανάτου μας

κοκκοποιημένα οστά

και τσακισμένες λεκάνες

αποδεκατισμένοι

αποκεφαλισμένοι

ακόμα και όταν

επιλέγεις

να μην το δεις.

#WarOnTerror

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η αστυνομία χτυπούσε τα πλευρά του

σαν καινούργιο ντραμς, χτύπησαν τις γροθιές τους

σε τένοντες και τραυματισμένα άκρα.

σημάδια από μπότες στο πρόσωπό του, τα μάτια του ήταν μελανιασμένα

και σπασμένα χείλη, η κάμερα κατέγραφε κάθε χτύπημα

πολύ απασχολημένοι να χτυπάνε το σαγόνι του για να το προσέξουν

#TariqAbuKhdeir

ένα χαμόγελο

ένα πρώτο φιλί

ένα εισιτήριο για κολέγιο

μια ζωή

όχι λιγότερο άξια

από τη Natalee Holloway

ή το παιδί της Casey Anthony

Δεν υπάρχει φυλετικός πόλεμος στον ορίζοντα

μόνο μια σφαγή χωρίς επιστροφή

και το χτύπημα.

στην ύπαρξη των μαύρων

#MikeBrown

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σε κλουβί για 17 ημέρες

αρχιεκτοπιστής

δεν έδωσε αναστολή

σπάει οικογένειες

κατά εκατομμύρια

επτά χρόνια στην πολιτεία

μεταφέρονται μακριά

σαν αποσκευές αεροδρομίου

#undocumented

τα χέρια σηκωμένα

κουνιούνται μπρος

και πίσω

στον ουρανό

σαν παρμπρίζ

υαλοκαθαριστήρες

σε μια καταιγίδα

ο στρατιώτης δεν ανοιγόκλεισε τα μάτια, άνοιξε πυρ

ο άντρας κατέρρευσε πάνω του

σαν κατεδάφιση κτιρίου.

#Baghdad

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Δεν σου αξίζει μετάλλιο που μίλησες.

κατά του μισογυνισμού, χειροκρότημα για την πορεία

ενάντια στο βιομηχανικό σύμπλεγμα των φυλακών

ειδικές αγκαλιές επειδή στάθηκες στο πλευρό

των κοινοτήτων χωρίς χαρτιά

η καταπολέμηση της καταπίεσης δεν είναι

ένα παιχνίδι για το οποίο παίρνεις βραβεία

#solidarity

Ο Remi Kanazi είναι Παλαιστίνιος-Αμερικανός ποιητής performance, συγγραφέας και διοργανωτής εκδηλώσεων. Ζει στη Νέα Υόρκη. Η φωτογραφία είναι καρέ της ταινίας Paradiso, XXXI, 108. Η μετάφραση έγινε με τη βοήθεια υπολογιστή, την επεξεργάστηκε για να βγάζει νόημα ο Κωνσταντίνος Καραΐσκος.

Το ποίημα στην αρχική του μορφή έχει συγκεκριμένα κενά στην αρχή κάποιων στίχων, τα οποία λόγω περιορισμών της πλατφόρμας δεν μπορέσαμε να αναπαράξουμε. Σας παρακινούμε να αναζητήσετε το βιβλίο για να το διαβάσετε όπως το έγραψε ο ποιητής.

#adverbzine #palestine #read #greek #zine #cover #poetry #poem

[djblackiechan76]

😐 #neverforget In November (2003) 8.5 Million was allocated to #miamidadecounty #cityofmiami #miamiherald from the Bush/Cheney administration's 87 Billion dollar budget for the #waronterror Not to prevent terrorism post 09/11/2001. Instead used archaic clandestine tactics to silence and intimidate American #animalrights #ecorights #antiglobalization #antiIraqWar activists #neoliberal #neoconservative #MiamiModelFTAA

[carnidfanboywarrior705]

Why i decided to Write a Fanfic Starring Melissa and Eric? Well "The Ghost of the Soldier" Fanfic needs a Spinoff, More of a Prequel. I am looking for Other Casts in other shows or movies. But since i discovered Chenford and Joined too as a Multishipper, I decided to Cast them.

The Story of Captain John Macmillan (P,layed by Eric Winter) needs to be told and His love for Sergeant Andrea Addison (Played by Melissa O'Neil) needs to be told.

In the Main Fanfic, Captain John Macmillan was in Tikrit as a Mysterious "Ghost of Tikrit" and It turns out that Macmillan hides in Iraq after the US withdrawal in Iraq and Addison's Death.

(Read Story: https://www.wattpad.com/1329370439-the-ghost-of-the-soldier-the-ghost-of-tikrit)

The Story of Macmillan and Addison needs to be told.

The Fanfic was highly inspired by The Rookie, Call of Duty and more.

Feel Free to Read the Original "The Ghost of the Soldier" Chapters of Macmillan and Addison here:

And Read the Spinoff: MACMILLAN: THE FIRST KNIGHT.

#chenford fanfic #chenford #tim x lucy #lucy chen x tim bradford #lucy x tim #tim bradford x lucy chen #tim bradford #lucy and tim #melissa o'neil #eric winter #lucy chen

[pdougmc]

War on Terror #WarOnTerror  4.5 million excess deaths are attributable to the ripple effects of the Global War on Terrorism, such as ensuing waves of violence, hunger, the devastation of public services, and the spread of disease, Brown University researchers published in a report yesterday. The research draws on U.N. data and expert analyses to calculate the minimum number of excess deaths in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen. Determining whether deaths were intentional and who bears direct responsibility is outside the scope of the study, said Stephanie Savell, the report’s author and co-director of the Costs of War project. Miriam Berger reports for the Washington Post.

[beyondaestheticsaz]

I will NEVER FORGET Stephen Siller was off duty when the twin towers were struck. He drove his truck to the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, but it had already been closed for security purposes. Determined to carry out his duty, he strapped 60 lbs. of gear to his back, and raced on foot through the tunnel to the Twin Towers, where he gave his life saving others. He was never seen again. The annual Tunnel to Towers run commemorates his selfless commitment to human life. His was one of thousands of lives lost on this unforgettable day. I will NEVER FORGET I will never forget, but I will also never be able to fully describe, the experience of that day. The first plane struck, I saw a second in the distance. I turned to my right to tell my colleague it was a terrorist attack. She shook her head and asked, “what are you talking about?” I immediately ran to get to my then 1-year-old daughter. I will never forget the emotions, the sights, smells and sounds. The fear, the horror, the uncertainty, the willpower to live and the unity of our nation. Now, 20 years later, my daughter shared in wearing our uniform. She was only a baby on this day. It feels like it was just yesterday. WE WILL NEVER FORGET #911 #911memorial #hero #heroes #hope #unity #selflessservice #police #firefighter #newyork #terror #waronterror #twintowers #pentagon #flight93 #army #marines #navy #airforce #13 https://www.instagram.com/p/CTsBn8KJDJL/?utm_medium=tumblr

#911 #911memorial #hero #heroes #hope #unity #selflessservice #police #firefighter #newyork #terror #waronterror #twintowers #pentagon #flight93 #army #marines #navy #airforce #13

[defensenow]

#youtube #ArizonaNationalGuard #JordanDroneStrike #MajGenMuehlenbeck #NationalGuard #DroneStrike #Military #ArmedForces #USArmy #Interview #BreakingNews #Security #Defense #Counterrorism #MiddleEast #ForeignPolicy #InternationalRelations #WarOnTerror #Conflict #ForceProtection #MilitaryStrategy

[azspot]

The war on terror, announced by the George W. Bush administration, was the vehicle that allowed the incredible expansion and duration of this global and never-ending war—because terrorists are always bad, and they can be anywhere, in any nation, ignored or supported by any government. The imagined result of fighting the war on terror is not an end to terror but a vast expansion of American power, while doubling down on the idea that Americans are always right wherever and whenever they choose to fight.

The end of endless wars?: A review of After the Apocalypse

#books #waronterror